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Here are 10 things to know about the upcoming Jubilee Year. 1. A jubilee year, also known as a “holy year,” is a special year in the life of the church currently celebrated every 25 years.

Vatican's Holy Year Calendar Includes Event for LGBT Catholics By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican has included an event organised by LGBT Catholics on its official online ...

VATICAN CITY, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The Vatican has included an event organised by LGBT Catholics on its official online calendar for the upcoming 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year, in an unusual sign of ...

Mercedes's flagship SUV has served as the primary form of transportation for the Pope for the past 45 years, so it comes as no surprise that the Popemobile—as his holy chariot is known—will ...

Peter’s Basilica. This is a traditional ceremony to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is intact, sealed, and ready to be reopened at the beginning of the ...